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I didn't book many alburgues ahead after my first week last September and I didn't have any problems. Many other people I met were the same. Of course some people like the comfort of precooked accommodate, but they miss out on some of the many...

Oh that's a shame. It all depends on who is volunteering. The couple when I was there last September were lovely. It is one of the alburges I plan to stay at again this time if only for English afternoon tea in the garden.

I was there a few days ago about 12 midday. On that particular day it did not open until 14.00. (Usually 13.00) no queue. Most had gone to Albergue Pilar beside the municipal Albergue. The food in Pilar was excellent. Albergue Pilar a bit cramped...

I Think that both companies ALSA or PLM have a direct connexion from Madrid airport to Logroño. it takes more or less 3,45 hours. From Logroño to Torres del Río about 20 km you must take La Estellesa company.

Being an Aussie and living in Queensland I am used to temperatures in the high 30s but once the gage climbs into the 40s I am seriously depleted of all energy!
Start as early as you can and be finished for the day before lunch!